Camera and Light boom for 3D printer

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This project contains all the parts for an adjustable boom to position a camera and two LED lights to give an optimum view of your printer's build platform. The USB cable for the camera passes down the inside of the boom. The magnetic clamp that holds the boom can also hold one or two USB-powered flexible LED lights. No drilling of your printer or the parts is required. In addition to the printed parts, you will need * A USB camera with wide-angle or fish-eye lens (eg [this camera](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fisheye-wide-view-angle-1MP-720P-Webcam-NT99141-OTG-Support-UVC-Plug-Play-Driverless-Android-Linux/32770944955.html), or [this cheaper camera](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1pc-Mini-USB-5M-Retractable-Clip-WebCam-Web-Camera-Laptop-100-Brand-New/32531480195.html) ) * Rare-earth disc magnets (eg. [15x1.5 magnets](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/50PCS-disc-D12-1-5mm-pull-force-1-5KG-one-side-3M-adhesive-strong-rare-earth/32668773351.html) or [stronger 15x5 magnets](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/20pcs-15x5mm-magnet-cheap-super-strong-pernenant-NdFeB-Magnet-for-7-kids-and-adults-DIY-projects/32283629733.html) ) * USB LED lamps (eg [these lamps](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1pcs-Bright-28-LED-USB-Mini-Light-Flexible-Computer-Lamp-Laptop-PC-Desk-Reading-pink-new/32581995393.html) ) * An M8 or 5/16 bolt and nut (you can print one!) * A [dual-port USB charger](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/QIHANG-USB-Charger-5V2-4A-Universal-Portable-Travel-Wall-Charger-Adapter-Dual-USB-EU-Plug-Mobile/32821271575.html) and some [USB extension cables](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blue-plastic-housing-USB-2-0-male-to-female-AF-AM-Cable-extension-50-cm/32826998860.html) * screws or hot glue to hold the camera * better colour-coordination taste than me